Some days I wake up and just have the urge to clean the house - thoroughly. Today was one of those days. It helps that it's the day before a the big 4th Of July 3-day weekend, and slacking off while 'WFH' comes easily. I tell myself, 'Well, it'll just take like an hour to clean the house, then I'll log straight into work.' Sweeping leads to ( Read more... )

Furgus is visting with us this week. Furgus is a big 'ol 120 lbs. Weimereiner. He's a sweet little boy. Max doesn't particularly appreciate him being here so much. Max gets very jealous when Furgus is sucking away attention from his mom and dad. There's growling, there's snarling and teeth-showing. I honestly think they get along like 3 peas ( Read more... )

Today was the big show @Antone's. Andrew had butterflies, but the good kind. They rocked. Never been so proud in my life. You know that scene at the end of 'How The Grinch Stole Christmas' (the original animated version, not the Jim Carey movie), the scene where the grinch's heart swells up and grows like 1000%? That's what it feels like ( Read more... )

Today Andrew and is Rock Camp band were on the radio! They were selected out of 8 bands to represent Austin School of Music's Rock Camp, and basically promote their upcoming showcase at Antone's. Very exciting! They're were on KLBJ 93.7 this the morning with Dudley and Bob. Oh man, how cool is that ( Read more... )

I signed up for the unlimited rentals at Blockbuster. I figured I will get my $'s worth during the summer while kids are over. But that means I'll be watching a lot of crap movies that appeal to 14-year old boys. Lotsa Adam Sandler stuff and lamo Fast-and-Furious type flicks. But when they're not around, I'll dose up on high-estrogen artsy ( Read more... )

Today was the first day of Andrew's Rock Camp. I stopped by a little early to pick him up so I could be a fly on the wall. I got there in time to see the camp director give out everyone's group assignment. Didn't want Andrew to see my there stalking, so I laid low in the way back. I'm really looking forward to this camp. It seems very cool, ( Read more... )

Just back from a family reunion with Robert's family in Baton Rougue. Had a great time. Mark let us crash at his place, much thanks. He even made us breakfast two mornings in a row, served of course with a side of smart-ass ( Read more... )

Woo-hoo!! Just got back from NYC. Had a little weekend trip with the girls. Had a great time ( Read more... )

Just got through sending out an email with report I wrote. I cc'd basically everyone I've ever come in contact with at work, and also some big-wigs that I DON'T know. My boss said it would be a good idea. I checked, double-check and triple-checked my work before hitting 'Send'. I still have a quesy feeling in my stomach just thinking about it. I ( Read more... )

Well, we are now the proud owners of a brand-spankin' new deck! It's sweeeeet. The cedar smells great. It's all sprawling and begging for barbecuing and crawfish boiling and generally just kicking back and sipping margaritas. Now all we have to do is get some kick @ss patio furniture to go along with it ( Read more... )